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| 1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006) | ||
prude
n 1: a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
[syn: prude, puritan]
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| 2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Prude \Prude\, n. [F., prudish, originally, discreet, modest; shortened from OF. prudefeme, preudefeme, a discreet or excellent woman; OF. preu, prou, excellent, brave + de of + fete woman. See Prow, a., Prowess.] A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech. [1913 Webster] Less modest than the speech of prudes. --Swift. [1913 Webster] | ||
| 3. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906) | ||
PRUDE, n. A bawd hiding behind the back of her demeanor. | ||
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